Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) Manager

the Lynden Family of Companies•Anchorage, AK

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Alaska Marine Trucking is seeking a Health, Safety, Security & Environmental (HSSE) Manager to join our team and lead HSSE programs across our Alaska operations. This role works closely with employees, supervisors, and leadership to support safe and efficient operations, maintain regulatory compliance, improve training and risk controls, investigate incidents, and manage environmental and transportation safety programs. We are looking for someone who can build strong relationships with operations, translate regulatory requirements into practical solutions, take ownership of issues, and follow them through to completion. Join a stable, family-owned company with a collaborative, team-focused culture and operations throughout Alaska.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, or at least three years of safety experience in the transportation industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong knowledge of workplace safety, regulatory compliance, incident prevention, and risk management principles.
Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and turn them into practical policies, procedures, training, and operational solutions.
Strong leadership, decision-making, organizational, and follow-through skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently while also operating effectively as part of a team.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with employees, supervisors, leadership, regulators, customers, and outside partners.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and other common business applications.
Ability to work effectively in both office and operational environments and periodically travel to Alaska Marine Trucking locations throughout Alaska.
Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and sound judgment in time-sensitive and safety-sensitive situations.

Nice To Haves

Transportation, trucking, freight, warehousing, terminal, or related industry experience.
Experience working with OSHA, DOT, FMCSA, EPA, ADEC, or other transportation, occupational safety, or environmental regulatory programs.
Experience managing DOT driver compliance, drug and alcohol testing, driver qualification, or hazardous materials requirements.
Experience developing and delivering employee safety and regulatory training.
Experience with environmental programs such as SWPPP, SPCC, Tier II reporting, spill prevention, or environmental permitting.
Experience conducting workplace inspections, incident investigations, job safety analyses, and corrective action follow-up.
Experience supporting workers’ compensation and return-to-work programs.
Previous leadership or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and support Alaska Marine Trucking’s health, safety, security, and environmental programs across Alaska operations.
Serve as a primary resource for employees, supervisors, and leadership on HSSE requirements, risks, and regulatory compliance.
Maintain awareness of applicable OSHA, DOT, FMCSA, USCG, EPA, ADEC, and other federal, state, and local requirements and coordinate with regulatory agencies when necessary.
Work with operations to implement policies, regulatory requirements, customer requirements, and practical risk-reduction measures.
Maintain HSSE policies, procedures, records, training documentation, driver qualification information, and other required compliance records.
Develop, coordinate, and deliver employee safety and regulatory training, including training provided through Dayforce Learning and outside resources.
Manages the Safe Driver Program, driver safety initiatives, and new-driver training and orientation.
Support DOT and FMCSA compliance programs, including driver qualification, drug and alcohol testing, Clearinghouse requirements, regulatory registrations, safety performance monitoring, and required reporting.
Maintain and support environmental programs, permits, plans, inspections, and reporting, including SWPPP, SPCC, Tier II, spill reporting, and related EPA and ADEC requirements.
Maintain required OSHA injury and illness records and coordinate required regulatory notifications and reporting.
Conduct facility and field inspections at terminals, warehouses, yards, docks, and other Alaska Marine Trucking locations and work with operations to correct identified hazards.
Participate in job safety analyses, process reviews, operational risk assessments, and the development of safer and more efficient work practices.
Lead and support workplace incident and accident investigations, identify contributing factors, and coordinate corrective and preventive actions.
Support workers’ compensation and return-to-work activities in coordination with employees, supervisors, Human Resources, and claims partners.
Coordinate random drug testing, required DOT physical examinations, and fit-for-work programs.
Support supervisors and management when addressing unsafe work practices, safety rule violations, or other HSSE compliance concerns.
Track HSSE performance, identify trends and opportunities for improvement, and provide leadership with clear updates on priorities, risks, and progress.
Help build a practical safety culture where employees and operational leaders understand expectations and actively participate in improving performance.